How much does a dentist make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,601 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,110
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $12,140 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $12,110 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $12,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistPEN 39,370
- Public health inspectorPEN 36,630
- Physical therapistPEN 32,360
- DietitianPEN 32,010
- Speech therapistPEN 33,370
- OptometristPEN 35,550
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedPEN 31,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 3,601 a month, PEN 43,210 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 32,030 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 54,930.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $12,110 in Peru, 15.3 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: PEN 43,210 a year against PEN 39,370 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate